The Athena supports a wide range of strength and functional exercises, including cable flys, triceps pushdowns, curls, lateral raises, rows, core movements, and rehabilitation-style exercises. Combined with the PR-5000 rack, it also allows traditional barbell and rack-based strength training.

The Athena uses a 2:1 pulley ratio, providing smoother cable movement and longer cable travel for dynamic exercises. With this ratio, the resistance felt at the handle is approximately half of the selected stack weight, which is especially useful for controlled accessory, isolation, and functional training movements.

A 6-post PR-5000 Athena setup combines power-rack training, functional cable exercises, and additional storage capability within one integrated system. This makes it especially useful for users who want both heavy barbell training and cable-based workouts without installing several separate pieces of gym equipment.